LDR 650 Medical Law

3 credit hours

An introduction to the legal relationships and dynamics among health service providers, health care organizations, regulatory agencies, and society. Selective dimensions of the legal and regulatory systems and their impact on the delivery of health services are reviewed. Students develop an understanding of the legal dynamics affecting governmental institutions at every level and the regulatory process impacting the delivery of health services.

Prerequisite: LDR 600 Research and Professional Writing or LDR 602 Research And Professional Writing